Coronavirus & COVID 19 Resources

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Coronavirus (COVID-19) questions are a continuing concern for individuals and for our economy. Need help navigating confusing HR issues? Click here to review member benefits. Visit HRCalifornia for CalChamber HR compliance resources.

Federal Resources | State Resources | Local Resources | Toolkit

Review Guidance

Review guidance on strategies and protocols for reopening issued by federal, state and some local entities. Local authorities may have stricter guidelines than the state.

California Venues Grant Program – Program opens 10/29/2021 through 11/30/2021

The California Venues Grant Program will support eligible independent live events venues that have been affected by COVID-19 in order to support their continued operation. Grants awarded under this Program shall be in an amount equal to the lesser of $250,000 or 20 percent of the applicant’s gross earned revenue in California for the 2019 taxable year. See timelines and more at https://cavenuesgrant.com/ .

Coronavirus News from CalChamber

From Advocacy

From HRWatchdog

Podcasts

From Capitol Insider

From HRCalifornia Extra

From Alert

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American Rescue Plan Act

American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) – March 11, 2021
ARPA Brings More Financial Relief – CalChamber HRWatchdog
Employer Tax Credits for Paid Sick/Family Leave, Employee Vaccinations/Recovery, April 1–September 30, 2021 – Internal Revenue Service Fact Sheet Reviewed/Updated September 16, 2021
Paid Leave Credit Snapshot – U.S. Department of the Treasury Updated April 21, 2021
Restaurant Revitalization Fund – U.S. Small Business Administration – Applications Closed

Federal CARES Act

Paycheck Protection Program
How to Calculate Maximum Loan Amounts/Needed Documentation – U.S. Small Business Administration – Updated March 12, 2021
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on PPP Loan Forgiveness U.S. Small Business Administration – Updated October 13, 2020
FAQs on PPP Program Loans U.S. Treasury Department – July 29, 2021
FAQs for PPP Borrowers and Lenders U.S. Small Business Administration – July 29, 2021
Overview (Revised and EZ PPP Loan Forgiveness Applications) – Lender Info – Lender Application – Borrower Info – Borrower Application U.S. Treasury Department

Economic Injury Disaster Loan Assistance Program
Loan Information, FAQs, Application U.S. Small Business Administration
Guide to SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Small Business Loan Checklist U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Employee Retention Tax Credit
Guide to Employee Retention Tax Credit U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Families First Coronavirus Response Act – Expired December 31, 2020

Federal Resources

Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
Cleaning Your Facility Every Day and When Someone Is Sick – November 15, 2021
Interim Guidance for Fully Vaccinated People – Updated November 19, 2021
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Videos (including Delta variant), What’s New, How COVID-19 Spreads, COVID Data Tracker
Workplaces and Businesses – Updated October 18, 2021
Communication Resources – CDC offers free resources, including videos, fact sheets, and posters. Page includes links to current communication tools and resources available for use and distribution.

U.S. Department of Labor
Coronavirus Resources
Common Issues

U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Protecting Workers Guidance
Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19
COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS)

U.S. Small Business Administration
COVID-19 Relief Options for Businesses

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
What You Should Know About COVID-19, the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act and Other EEO Laws – Technical Q&A Updated November 17, 2021

U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Interactive Map of COVID-19 Clinical Trials across the Country – July 21, 2020

State Resources

One-Stop COVID-19 Website
Sign Up for COVID-19 Exposure Notifications
Current Safety Measures
Safe Schools for All Hub
K-12 and Higher Education
COVID-19 Employer Portal – Guidelines to Prevent COVID-19 Spread at Work
Beyond the Blueprint Framework – Updated November 18, 2021

Office of Governor Gavin Newsom
California Implements First-in-the-Nation Measures to Encourage State Employees and Health Care Workers to Get Vaccinated – July 26, 2021
Executive Orders in Response to COVID-19

California Department of Public Health
Interim Guidance for Ventilation/Air Quality in Indoor Environments – October 7, 2021
Face Covering Guidance – July 28, 2021
Updated Testing Guidance – October 29, 2021
COVID-19 Tracking
CDPH News Releases/Daily COVID-19 Updates
K–12 Guidance 2021–2022 School Year – November 24, 2021
K–12 Schools Guidance 2021–2022 Questions & Answers – November 15, 2021
School Guidance Checklist – April 2, 2021
Vaccine Verification for Workers in Schools Requirement
Health Care Worker Protections in High-Risk Settings
Health Care Worker Vaccine Requirement
Adult Care Facilities and Direct Care Worker Vaccine Requirement

California Employment Development Department (EDD)
Information about filing for paid family leave, state disability insurance or unemployment insurance.

California Labor Commissioner’s Office
Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) – FAQs on laws enforced by the California Labor Commissioner’s Office
FAQs on 2021 California COVID-19 Supplemental Sick Leave and Workplace Poster
FAQs on Supplemental Paid Sick Leave for Food Sector Workers (500+ employees) Expired December 31, 2020 and Workplace Poster Expired December 31, 2020
Safe Reopening FAQs for Workers and Employers
COVID-19 Testing and Vaccine FAQs

California Department of Fair Employment and Housing
DFEH Employment Information on COVID-19 – Updated March 4, 2021

California Labor and Workforce Development Agency
Benefits for Workers Impacted by COVID-19
Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) Resources for Employers and Workers

Cal/OSHA
COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standards Frequently Asked Questions – Updated October 27, 2021
FAQs on Revisions to Emergency Temporary Standards – Updated June 18, 2021
See Fact Sheets on COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standards
What Employers Need to Know about June 11 Recommended Revisions – Posted June 16, 2021
Model Written COVID-19 Prevention Program – June 29, 2021
Cal/OSHA Guidance on Requirements to Protect Workers from Coronavirus

California Commission on Disability Access
Open-Air Dining and Curbside Pickup Disability Access Considerations

Local Resources

San Francisco Paid Sick Leave and the Coronavirus
The San Francisco Office of Labor Standards Enforcement (OLSE) has issued guidance regarding use of San Francisco paid sick leave for situations involving the Coronavirus outbreak. OLSE’s webpage offers links to other guidance and resources.

San Francisco Office of Labor Standards Enforcement COVID-Related Employment Protections Ordinance
Effective March 7, 2021, the COVID-Related Employment Protections Ordinance prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of COVID-19 status.

County Pages
Local Health and Stay-at-Home Order Pages

Local COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave and/or Workplace Notification Posters
(Long Beach) Main Page and Ordinance
(Los Angeles) City of Los Angeles Paid Sick Leave and COVID-19
(Los Angeles County) Los Angeles County COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Ordinance
(Los Angeles County) Employee Paid Leave for Expanded COVID-19 Vaccine Access: Main Page and Poster
(Oakland) Emergency Paid Sick Leave for Oakland Employees During The Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Ordinance
(San Francisco) COVID-Related Employment Protections Ordinance Poster

Toolkit

Workplace Safety Posters and Floor Decals
Face Mask Posters
Social Distancing Posters
Social Distancing Floor Decals